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Title: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:35:21 EDT I want to know what this says like now.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/features/rumors/_/date/20121022#TOP Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:36:29 EDT Never mind... here it is
A surprise candidate may make his interest known in the Tennessee head coaching position if Derek Dooley isn't retained. Jon Gruden could leave the Monday Night Football booth to pursue another opportunity to coach. And Tennessee may be the job he is targeting. "...the former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach has his sights on the Tennessee Volunteers job at the collegiate level," the Orange and Brown Report wrote. Gruden may have his choice of NFL jobs if he was truly interested in coaching again. But the total control Gruden would have at the collegiate level at a premiere program just may be too enticing to deny. - Brent Sobleski Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Stogie Vol on October 23, 2012, 12:42:09 EDT Giddy up.
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Black Diamond Vol on October 23, 2012, 12:45:29 EDT Never mind... here it is A surprise candidate may make his interest known in the Tennessee head coaching position if Derek Dooley isn't retained. Jon Gruden could leave the Monday Night Football booth to pursue another opportunity to coach. And Tennessee may be the job he is targeting. "...the former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach has his sights on the Tennessee Volunteers job at the collegiate level," the Orange and Brown Report wrote. Gruden may have his choice of NFL jobs if he was truly interested in coaching again. But the total control Gruden would have at the collegiate level at a premiere program just may be too enticing to deny. - Brent Sobleski If all of this is true, it's doubtful we could find a higher profile candidate who actually wants to be here, and that's important. Not to say that it still won't take a boatload of cash to seal the deal, but I don't think we'd have to worry too much about his eyes wandering. I think Gruden would absolutely kill it in recruits' living rooms. He'll get the players. If he can get those players to reach their potential and gel as a team (those two things are not one and the same)- well, that's exactly what we've been missing, isn't it? Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:46:02 EDT Giddy up. shizzle is moving at breakneck speed. There is a whole lot of smoke going on this thing. I have every reason to think that OV75 is very plugged in right now, also. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:48:07 EDT If all of this is true, it's doubtful we could find a higher profile candidate who actually wants to be here, and that's important. Not to say that it still won't take a boatload of cash to seal the deal, but I don't think we'd have to worry too much about his eyes wandering. I think Gruden would absolutely kill it in recruits' living rooms. He'll get the players. If he can get those players to reach their potential and gel as a team (those two things are not one and the same)- well, that's exactly what we've been missing, isn't it? His appeal to an entire generation of players and parents is undeniable. And we know that college is at worst 60% about players. I know some don't like the guy and I'm not even sold that he will be a success but right now Tennessee needs to make a splash. There is not a coach out there that would splash like Jon Gruden. He has a great gig, one of the best jobs in sports, and to leave that to come coach UT? Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Black Diamond Vol on October 23, 2012, 12:51:10 EDT His appeal to an entire generation of players and parents is undeniable. And we know that college is at worst 60% about players. I know some don't like the guy and I'm not even sold that he will be a success but right now Tennessee needs to make a splash. There is not a coach out there that would splash like Jon Gruden. He has a great gig, one of the best jobs in sports, and to leave that to come coach UT? He's not my top choice. I'd still prefer a Peterson, Riley, or Patterson. But we could do a hell of a lot worse. If he's our coach, he has my support. Heck, I would say that about anyone except Petrino. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:53:50 EDT He's not my top choice. I'd still prefer a Peterson, Riley, or Patterson. But we could do a hell of a lot worse. If he's our coach, he has my support. Heck, I would say that about anyone except Petrino. I would take any of your three plus Charlie Strong, but there's definite merit to Gruden. I just can't imagine a bigger name. Again, that doesn't equate to success but neither does anyone else out there except Napolean down at Bammer. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: VinnieVOL on October 23, 2012, 12:55:16 EDT (http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/4/kb.gif)
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Volengineer on October 23, 2012, 12:58:32 EDT I couldn't help but notice... UK has interest in Fulmer???? :wow:
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: ReVOLver on October 23, 2012, 12:59:31 EDT I couldn't help but notice... UK has interest in Fulmer???? :wow: Yeah, I saw that... that wouldn't be a bad hire for them. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Black Diamond Vol on October 23, 2012, 01:01:20 EDT I normally don't even watch MNF unless the Falcons are playing. But I guess I need to make an exception tonight. :dance:
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: WoodstockVol on October 23, 2012, 01:08:23 EDT Yeah, I saw that... that wouldn't be a bad hire for them. A lot of UK fans want La Tech's coach also Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Oldvol75 on October 23, 2012, 01:24:11 EDT fasten your seat belts!
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: VoLynteer on October 23, 2012, 01:27:49 EDT I want to go on record here....I called this when Denver played on MNF and Gruden was gushing over Peyton. :kiss2:
Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Volznut on October 23, 2012, 01:40:18 EDT That is very interesting.
I'm in Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: BanditVol on October 23, 2012, 02:23:28 EDT I want to go on record here....I called this when Denver played on MNF and Gruden was gushing over Peyton. :kiss2: I wondered about that also. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Memphisvolunteer on October 23, 2012, 04:52:27 EDT His appeal to an entire generation of players and parents is undeniable. And we know that college is at worst 60% about players. I know some don't like the guy and I'm not even sold that he will be a success but right now Tennessee needs to make a splash. There is not a coach out there that would splash like Jon Gruden. He has a great gig, one of the best jobs in sports, and to leave that to come coach UT? Plus I think he could get some fairly good assistant coaches. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Black Diamond Vol on October 23, 2012, 04:55:22 EDT Plus I think he could get some fairly good assistant coaches. Maybe he could lure his old DC from his days in Tampa. What was that guy's name again? :naughty: Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Oldvol75 on October 23, 2012, 05:33:08 EDT Maybe he could lure his old DC from his days in Tampa. What was that guy's name again? :naughty: Think of the initials RM. Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Coupe De VOL on October 23, 2012, 07:15:23 EDT Plus I think he could get some fairly good assistant coaches. But would UT be able to afford them? Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: Coupe De VOL on October 23, 2012, 07:33:59 EDT Think of the initials RM. Is that Rick Moranis or Raheem Morris? Title: Re: Who on here has ESPN insider access?? Post by: WoodstockVol on October 23, 2012, 07:38:56 EDT Is that Rick Moranis or Raheem Morris? Raheem Morris sucks as a head coach but He's a darn good defensive coordinator |